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How To Learn Investing Without A Formal Education

By Contributing Author 6 Comments - The content of this website often contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you buy through those links (at no cost to you!). Learn more about how we make money. Last edited February 28, 2013.

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There’s no doubt we live in the information age. I’ve heard it said that the average American consumes several gigabytes of information a day. With all of this knowledge at our fingertips, it can be difficult to find solutions when everyone is pointing in a different direction.

Learning to invest can be a difficult process for those who haven’t had a formal education. I know this because I haven’t had a formal education in investing, but I have found some great methodologies for getting up to speed quickly. In the beginning, I made several mistakes that I wish I could have avoided such as single stock investing.

By following these three simple tips you’ll be well on your way to wise investing.

Three Tips for Beginners

  1. Meet with the professionals. Look up a few investment brokers in your area. Make a list of three offices to visit. Give them a call and let them know you are new to investing and would like to sit down and have a free lesson on what investments are and how to use them wisely. Most brokers will be willing to do this. Do not invest anything until you have met with these three brokers and have a few good perspectives on growing your money.
  2. Follow biblical principles on investing and finance. Jay Peroni wrote a great article on BibleMoneyMatters.com regarding biblical finance and investing. Biblical principles on diversification, seeking advice, being diligent, and screening your investments will propel you to success.
  3. Take your time and build a solid foundation! Don’t rush into an investment strategy. It is unwise to invest your money into something you don’t fully understand. If you can’t explain to a layperson what you’re investing into and how it works, you should probably hold off investing until you can. Also, don’t begin anything until you put into practice some foundational elements of financial freedom. A strong foundation will ensure your investments are safe from collapse.

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. -Proverbs 15:22 NIV

If you have the money to obtain a formal education in investments, you might consider signing up. But remember, investing does not require years of training. You’ll learn with time. The key is to be proactive and seek out solid financial advice before diving in. Don’t let the excuse of not having a formal education hinder your investing.

Everyone needs to save for retirement and pursue a sound financial footing. Surround yourself with knowledgeable, caring people and you’ll be on your way to investing with confidence. Investing is a powerful vehicle for building wealth.

The ability to compound your money with time is a mathematical wonder. After you have destroyed your non-mortgage debt, built your fully-funded emergency fund, and obtained the know-how on investing, you are ready for wealth-building.  Are you ready?

This article was written by John Frainee, author at TheChristianDollar.com. His goal is to provide biblical financial principles that encourage people to live healthier lives.

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Last Edited: 28th February 2013 The content of biblemoneymatters.com is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Visitors to biblemoneymatters.com should not act upon the content or information without first seeking appropriate professional advice. In accordance with the latest FTC guidelines, we declare that we have a financial relationship with every company mentioned on this site.

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  1. David says

    My mother has no formal investing skills and she is one of the smartest investors that I know.

    How did she do it?

    By reading. And reading and reading and reading.

    Read anything you can regarding investments. Online, in the Sunday paper, books, etc. All the good info is out there for the taking.
    David/Yourfinances101´s last post ..Blog Day Afternoon

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  2. Darren says

    I agree wholeheartedly with David. Reading is one of the best ways to become educated about investing. There are many good books out there about this subject, and you can borrow a lot of them, if not all of them for free at the library.

    When I think about it this way, there really is no excuse for not educating yourself on investing. Formal education is nice, but absolutely is not necessary in becoming financially literate. I agree with John, don’t let a lack for formal education hinder your investing. I didn’t learn anything about investing from my undergraduate studies in college. I just read a lot of finance and investing books after college.
    Darren´s last post ..How to Calculate Your Social Security Benefits

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  3. RJ Weiss says

    I was actually a finance major in college and most of the advice I learned about individual investing was worthless. We spent hours evaluating companies, P/E ratios, balance sheets, etc… but none of that helped me become a better investor.

    It was books like the Bogleheads Guide to Investing and the Coffee House Investor, that gave me a real education in investing.

    Unlike other areas in life, once you reach a certain comprehension of investing, it’s not beneficial to learn anymore. Your time is better spent elsewhere.

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  4. Kristine says

    Investing in your own education is paramount, through reading, researching the Internet, and meeting with professionals.

    The one thing I have learned about investing to invest in something that you have a passion for, instead of chasing some return on investment. If you love the stock market, focus on that, and invest in it. If you love real estate, focus all of your energy on it.

    You can’t go wrong investing in something you are passionate about. The money will be sure to follow.
    Kristine´s last post ..The 529 Plan – Get Educated on How To Save For College

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  5. Ken says

    I like your suggestion about having a solid foundation before investing. If someone doesn’t have a good foundation, investing is premature. Good post.

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  6. Learn to Invest Money says

    Read anything you can regarding investments. Online, in the Sunday paper, books, etc. All the good info is out there for the taking.

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